Internship is designed to be in-person and full-time, but can be adjusted to part-time or hybrid based on the successful candidate’s request
Expected Duration
4–6 months
Start dates: 16 December 2025 or 7 January 2026
Duties and Responsibilities
Internship is in the Education Outreach Section (EOS), part of the Outreach Division (OD) of the Department of Global Communications (DGC)
EOS produces communications materials and organizes educational events for:
UN Outreach Programme on the Transatlantic Slave Trade and Slavery
Outreach Programme on the Holocaust
United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) initiative working with higher education institutions
EOS provides guidance and support to Model United Nations simulations and organizes youth events, including the International Day of Peace
Intern will assist the EOS team by:
Conducting in-depth research on thematic issues
Drafting background materials, official letters, documents, website, and social media copy
Assisting with event organization, scheduling, and administrative tasks
Working under supervision of the Chief of Section for daily tasks, including:
Internet research on thematic issues
Monitoring programme inboxes
Logistic support for in-person events
Planning and organization of events (researching speakers, preparing invitations and promotional materials)
Maintaining EOS databases
General office support (processing, drafting, finalizing correspondence, setting up files/records, organizing meetings)
Other ad hoc tasks as required
Internship can be full-time (35 hours/week) or part-time (<34 hours/week)
Two internship positions available
Competencies
Communication:
Speaks and writes clearly and effectively
Listens, interprets messages correctly, and responds appropriately
Asks questions to clarify and demonstrates interest in two-way communication
Tailors language, tone, style, and format to the audience
Shares information openly
Teamwork:
Works collaboratively to achieve organizational goals
Values input from others and is willing to learn
Prioritizes team agenda over personal agenda
Supports group decisions and shares credit for accomplishments
Client Orientation:
Considers all service recipients as “clients” and seeks their perspective
Builds productive partnerships with clients
Identifies client needs and matches them to solutions
Monitors developments to anticipate issues
Keeps clients informed and meets timelines
Qualifications/Special Skills
Must meet one of the following:
Enrolled in or completed a graduate programme (second university degree or higher)
Enrolled in or completed final academic year of a first university degree (minimum bachelor’s degree) in journalism, communication, media studies, filmmaking, international relations, or related field
Field of study must relate closely to the internship
Must provide proof of enrollment or graduation; official certificate required later
Good knowledge of standard software applications (MS Word, PowerPoint, Teams)
Ability to interact with individuals from different cultural backgrounds
Skills/experience in writing, social media, and multimedia production are strongly desired
Languages
Required: Fluency in English (spoken and written)
Desirable: Knowledge of additional UN official languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish)
Additional Information / Special Notice
Completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) required
Cover Note must include:
Degree programme and graduation date
Explanation of why applicant is best candidate for this internship
Interest in UN Internship Programme
Personal History Profile must include past work experiences, IT skills, and three references
Only successful candidates will be contacted
Interns cannot be children or siblings of UN staff members
Interns must provide their own hardware, software, and internet connection
Interns may require visa and employment authorization if not citizens or permanent residents of the country of the internship
UN prioritizes efficiency, competence, integrity, and geographic diversity in recruitment
UN is committed to diversity and inclusion
Reasonable accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities
Intern-Specific Text
Interns are not financially remunerated
Costs for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions
Non-citizens or non-permanent residents may require appropriate visa and work authorization
Successful candidates should discuss visa requirements before accepting the internship offer
Deadline : Oct 16, 2025
Start your application
Applications for this position must be completed on the recruiting organization's website.
